My bags are packed, I'm ready to go

Leaving on a jet plane

Okay, I'm not completely packed. But close. I leave on Tuesday...I can't believe it's so close. 

It's been a bit crazy and shocking tying up all the loose ends, finishing work, saying goodbye to everyone, and knowing it was coming. But I never really seem to get it through my head that I'm going on a trip until I'm actually at the airport...and this is a little more than just a trip. 

My last day of work was this past Wednesday. I think I made it maybe a half hour into the workday before I started crying. It was quite a difficult day. I left a little earlier than the actual end of the work day, and just hugged and cried with my boss and some other work friends. I also had my last church choir rehearsal that night (alright, I'll be honest, I didn't go to rehearsal that much...but I did sing on Sundays). Maybe it was better to do it all at once? 
I got home and was super exhausted from the whole day. My brother's been back at home because he's getting away from his super scary crazy ass wife. My parents told me he'll be moving into my room because it's bigger, and I lost it. I walked upstairs to pack some clothes and just started sobbing. 

I think maybe that was when it kind of hit me that I was really going. My mom came up and hugged me and cried with me and finally I told her that I was scared. I am a little scared, but I think it did help to say it out loud. I'm basically giving everything up and putting all my faith in Soldier. I know, I've been wanting this for a very, VERY long time, and I wouldn't change any of it. But that doesn't mean it's not scary. Plus, Alaska just seems So. Far. Away. But I also never really know if I'm doing the right thing. 

What I do know is I'll be having lots of crazy new adventures, and I'll take you all along with me. My mom thinks I should change the name of the blog since I *theoretically* won't have to deal with Richard Craniums anymore...I'm not sure though, I think I might miss it. What do you all think? Let's be honest, I won't be doing that anytime soon regardless. 

Well, my little chickadees, I say goodbye in the Midwest for now. The next time you hear from me, I'll be in Alaska. Because if nothing else, I like to keep you all on your toes. Xoxo until we traverse the Last Frontier!